I might buy others if they fall into my lap but the above are getting top priority.

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sm

January 19, 2003, 03:13 PM

1911 Mil-Spec
BHP
22lr of some sort

I will have cash, be patient, wait for someone whom needs to sell . I'd like to get a 22lr plinker.
I hate paperwork.;)

FPrice

January 19, 2003, 03:28 PM

I have a S&W Model 24 3" Lew Horton Special on layaway, guess that counts for this year. My dealer also has a Springfield Armory 1911 A1 in 9mm that I am thinking about. Would try to re-configure it to .38 super though. The only other handguns I can think of that I want are an older S&W Model 29/629 with a 4" or 5" barrel and an original Colt Mark IV Series 70 in .45ACP.

Anything else would be any older, classic revolvers that I run into. Always on the look for those.

Blackhawk

January 19, 2003, 03:36 PM

Rohrbaugh R-9
Kel-Tec P-3AT
Taurus PT-145

The Taurus has been on the list for a while but stays at the bottom....

DaveD

January 19, 2003, 03:57 PM

Well, 19 days into the year and I have bought a Glock 35 and a Beretta Billenium. Just the Benelli M3 left on the list.

agony

January 19, 2003, 04:06 PM

My priority list includes:

SIG P226ST

CZ-85

sigpro two tone in .357SIG.

HKP2000

May give the Glock another go-around, possibly the G17.

If I win the lottery, a SIG P210

TarpleyG

January 19, 2003, 04:19 PM

I want a matching pair of Kel-Tec P-3ATs. (think I can get them with concurrent serial numbers?) One for me and one for the wife. I already have a P-11 but it is too big for some applications.

GT

Captain Bligh

January 19, 2003, 04:30 PM

Glock 19

Fed168

January 19, 2003, 04:35 PM

A loaded SA 1911.

ACP230

January 19, 2003, 04:49 PM

"I'm in a Smith 657 frame of mind..."

jimb124

January 19, 2003, 04:53 PM

Just picked up a 629-1 (to replace the 29 I sold last year-but shouldn't have!! :banghead: )
Looking for another 1911 (everyone needs more than one...)
A 625 would be nice and a 25 in 45 colt, too!
Hmmmm...maybe I should win the lottery!:D

Rob999

January 19, 2003, 04:57 PM

Where I come from, its harder to find the gun you like rather than funds, but if I find themm then

- A HK USP9 or MK23
- BHP Practical or MkIII

dairycreek

January 19, 2003, 05:10 PM

on a SIG P220-ST. Waiting is hard:mad: Good shooting:)

dude

January 19, 2003, 05:30 PM

a Dan Wesson 1911

CleverNickname

January 19, 2003, 05:34 PM

The only ones on my list right now are a G20 and another PM9. I think I'm going to mostly get longguns this year.

NJ3

January 19, 2003, 05:41 PM

If I have the funds I'll get a Kel-Tec P-3AT, a Kahr K-9 and a Rohrbaugh R-9.

BerettaNut92

January 19, 2003, 05:53 PM

Beretta 92G-SD
HK P2000 or USP9C once the 2000 hits the streets and I see which suits my needs better.
Maybe a revolver thingy if I get CCW'd.

10-Ring

January 19, 2003, 06:21 PM

Well, that list is in constant flux depending on time of day & mood. Anything from USPc 45, Springfield loaded 1911 in 9mm, Beretta Billenium (if I can figure out how to get one into CA), S&W 10 shot 617, a 640, 625 & 627, XD 9 & 357, and maybe a custom 1911 :scrutiny:
So many guns, so little money!

Bainx

January 19, 2003, 06:24 PM

OK going to belly up to the bar on this one.
Will buy a Keltec P11.
:)

gbelleh

January 19, 2003, 07:40 PM

So far this year:

I have a Glock 36 on the way (should be here Tues.)
A 1911 of some kind.
Maybe the new KT P-3AT

There are several others that fit in the "if I win the lottery this year" category. But I won't list those. :)

1badmagnum

January 19, 2003, 07:53 PM

I'm going to buy a cheap 45,magnum research baby eagle most likely.or a eaa witness or taurus pt 945.

kalibear45

January 19, 2003, 08:01 PM

As many as I can afford! :D

yayarx7

January 19, 2003, 08:24 PM

Kel tec p-11 and p-32 maybe even two p-32s. (one for the SO)

Don45cal

January 19, 2003, 08:54 PM

Undecided Maker .38 super 1911 5", Colt S 70 .45 acp. 5",

IPSC/USPSA Full House Race Gun .38 super Undecided Maker

12 GA. O/U Skeet & Trap w/30" barrels

What a list!!:D :D :D :D :D

Selfdfenz

January 19, 2003, 09:00 PM

Kel-Tec P-3AT.
Stock in Kel-Tec.

Something that shoots 5.45. Or have something re-barreled for it.

If the CZ Rami comes ashore, one of those, if it's officially been invented.

That's all I'm sure about for now. I'm sure I'll think of others that I just gotta have as time and gunshop visits go by...

Also plan on adding a few longarms to the collection too.

Oh yeah, looking to get a 10mm handgun too. Suggestions?

flinch

January 19, 2003, 09:49 PM

XD sub compact for sure, well after I see one, and a .22 pistol of some sort.

mbott

January 19, 2003, 09:51 PM

The only one on my list at the moment is a 3" SP101 in .357 Mag. I used to own a 2 1/4" until about 2 years ago and accuracy was so-so. Had the opportunity to shoot a 3" last week and I was surprised at how well it shot. However, if CZ ever comes out with a compact in .40, that will be an immediate purchase. :)

--
Mike

TheActor

January 19, 2003, 10:27 PM

P99 or sw99. S&W 1911 possibly.

notbubba

January 20, 2003, 12:09 AM

Right now the only one on the active "to get" list is a Taurus 605 .357.

The rest are inactive because of the salary cap:(

hansolo

January 20, 2003, 12:17 AM

1.) S&W 910s -- just approved in CA:D

2.) Smith or Ruger .357

3.) When my CZ 75b comes back from 2nd warranty repair attempt, I'll have it melted down into a hammer; if I ever feel the need to buy another CZ, I'll hit myself in the head...:banghead:

I think that's quite enough but I must that I am still looking for 2 more guns. Like many of the guns I buy, they are out of production and since I only buy guns in NIB/LNIB condition it may be awhile on those purchases.

I'm at an all time low as far as number of handguns but I couldn't be more pleased with what I've purchased so far.

Safety First

January 20, 2003, 09:01 PM

I have visited kel tec site and can find no info on the new p3 at..Can any of you guys/gals let me know where there are specs and maybe a picture??

NJ3

January 20, 2003, 09:07 PM

Try this link.
P-3AT (http://www.kel-tec.com/pr03.htm)

Erik Jensen

January 20, 2003, 09:31 PM

currently on layaway/order: Kahr MK40 (taking my CCW class on 2/2/03. this will be my carry gun when I can't get away with anything bigger)
Beretta U22 Neos. 6", blued. on order, as no-one has one in stock

WTB: the perfect 1911. no beavertail, no ambi safeties, spur hammer, nice bluing, no "improvements" other than a lowered ejection port and a feed ramp that will eat hollowpoints. not having an easy time finding what I'm looking for. Colt 1991A1 NRM seems like it would come pretty close, but I haven't seen one in the flesh yet. just the old rollmark models with the matte blue finish. did see a used MKIV series 70 that comes mighty close, though.

Parke1

January 20, 2003, 11:12 PM

Well, I suppose it depends on the cash flow for the year, but I'd like to get another S&W 3913, and perhaps a 6906 or two. The 6906's are available for $230 right now from SOG, so I might have to blow my tax refund check on one of those and perhaps a Schmidt-Rubin...

We'll see, though.

-Parke1

larryw

January 21, 2003, 12:11 AM

Not too many handguns have piqued my interest lately, certainly a Valtro tops the list. Maybe another 44Mag like the Blackhawk Super Hunter. And a Marvel conversion for my 1911s.

In long guns, I have my eyes on a 45-70 Marlin next, and I'd like a tack driver 308.

Got a Hi-Power Practical coming in soon. Hope to pick up a DW PM Major in 9mm later. I might break down and grab a S&W 625 too, if my wife will let me have another wheelgun ;)

cobb

January 21, 2003, 01:07 PM

Any super deal I come across, ya can't have too many toys. ;)

goon

January 21, 2003, 05:14 PM

Probably a CZ-83 or a Makarov.
I would also like to have a mil-spec 1911 and I need a .22.

chaim

January 22, 2003, 02:18 AM

Not sure, I have some ideas but as always I'll probably end up with some surprises (this time last year I was right about the CZ 75 but I don't have the Kahr I expected to get within my next ono or two guns- I didn't expect the Bersa, CZ 40, S&W 586, or Colt Police Positive Special, and I thought I'd get a Taurus 85 instead of the 605). Also, I think this will be more of a long gun year.

Anyway, here are some I'm considering for the next year or two:

-if I can get some "pre-lock" guns (MD now requires built in locks for guns made after Jan 1) a SAA clone, a Kahr, a couple more CZs (maybe a 100, probably another 75/85 type, a 97), maybe a Springfield XD9 and possibly a Glock

-at least one more S&W K or L-framed .357mag revolver (I'd like a 4" 581, 4" 681, 4" 19, 3" 13, 4" 586 and/or 686, 2 1/2" 66 and 686+ and I'd consider others), hopefully I'll pick up one or two of these this year
-a S&W M10 and/or M15
-a S&W auto or two (CS 9, 3913, 39 or 908)
-SA Loaded 1911, though lately I've been thinking about a Mil-spec as I have a full featured 1911 (a Charles Daly) and the Mil-spec is much less money
-Taurus 85 (probably the aluminum UL model)
-Taurus PT911
-maybe a Taurus 82 or 83
-a .22lr pistol or revolver (undecided upon model)
-maybe a Taurus Tracker (2" .45acp, 4" or longer .357mag)
-Taurus 450
-Cimmaron SAA clone with lock if I didn't manage a "pre-lock" gun

This is the most current list. I'll probably only pick up three or four this year and leave the rest for next year because I'm trying to pay off some bills before summer (for graduate school) and I plan to make this primarily a long gun year anyway.

WhoKnowsWho

January 22, 2003, 05:48 AM

Well, I got my Makarov...

And thanks to the persistance of my wife who wants to take CCW courses as soon as possible, I picked up a Kahr K40 covert when I found a local well priced one. And she got a Beretta Tomcat.

I want a S&W 696 real bad. But to tell the truth I'm not sure why other than something new to punch paper with. Logically I keep telling myself that I've got a perfectly good carry gun already in .45 ACP that pretty much duplicates the .44 spec. ballistically and two .44 mags that can be pressed into service with specials for plinking. Still everytime I see a 696 I can feel the credit card twitching in my wallet. I'm getting weaker...I'll probably have one before the year is out.

Schuey2002

January 25, 2003, 04:40 AM

I see a H&K P2000 in my future. (date unknown thanks to the BATF)
I'll probably end up buying my first 1911 of one type or another this year as well..

I do alot of impulse buying,so as to which handgun/handguns that I will purchase this year can not be known(not unless I was God)...:)

New_comer

January 25, 2003, 11:34 AM

Definitely a beater 1911...

Been scouting a high cap Norinco NP-30 quite a while now...

A little more psychological prodding, and I just might plunk in the cash. :D:D:D

coonan357

January 25, 2003, 01:53 PM

probably the para carry 6-45 , I need a light ccw gun for when I move .

mdsteele

January 25, 2003, 06:08 PM

I'm gonna try to get a Desert Eagle(Baby Eagle) compact in 9mm.
I have the full size(baby) and I love it.

CAP

January 25, 2003, 08:40 PM

A beater .45, maybe a Rock Island. ??
Compact 92fs type
Airweight .38

But most of this years' wants are long guns. :D

556A2

January 25, 2003, 11:48 PM

Either a Browning Hi-Power Mark III, Colt 1991A1 or a Sig-Sauer P228. Then again I may not buy any and save up for a DSA FAL.

clown714

January 26, 2003, 08:12 AM

i'll play:D

dan wesson 1911 10mm

clown

Peetmoss

January 26, 2003, 10:40 AM

Savage Striker in .243
G 22
G 26
And probably a 44mag revolver havn't decieded on that one yet.

Fiveshooter

January 26, 2003, 02:32 PM

:D Kahrs,Kahrs,and more Kahrs :neener:

P12

January 26, 2003, 02:40 PM

Para P10-45 in alloy.

tex_n_cal

January 26, 2003, 02:50 PM

Hmmm...I spent a lot on them last year, including a couple projects.

I think I will work on more of the projects this year, like building a 9mm/.45 Commander.

Pistols I would jump on, if I got the chance, would be:

Another Delta Elite
A Colt SAA New Frontier, .44 Special, 5.5" barrel
A reasonably priced P7M8:neener:
Another XP100R, in something other than .22-250
A SRH in .480 Ruger
Smith 952, if reasonably priced(i.e., deeply discounted)

I actually think this year will be more of a rifle year for me - need a medium bore elk rifle, and a couple target rifles.

:evil:

AAChang

January 29, 2003, 04:12 PM

I want a Sig 239 in 9mm

Grampa

January 29, 2003, 07:35 PM

Only one that I intend to buy, the Kel-Tec P3AT.

But, I'm always keeping an eye out for a good deal, and I have a Super Blackhawk Bisley that I'd like to get re-worked, so it would be like a new gun.

faustulus

January 30, 2003, 01:15 AM

er...
Add a STI LS to that list
Then mark it as "aquired"
;)

Ikari

January 31, 2003, 02:34 AM

If all goes well, and I make enough money to buy another pistol, it'll be either a: